NHL 2005 is an ice hockey video game for PlayStation 2 and the successor to NHL 2004. It features EA Sports Open Ice Control for advanced offensive plays and defensive strategies. The Dynasty mode incorporates a more interactive general manager experience with a new email feature. The game also showcases the World Cup of Hockey with various international teams and arenas from North America and Europe.
Capture all the speed, finesse, and action of professional hockey with NHL 2005, the successor to NHL 2004. The game's new EA Sports Open Ice Control lets you execute offensive plays, such as a give-and-go and a breakaway pass, and you can also call for defensive double-teams. Dynasty mode has been enhanced with more interactive GM/owner relationships, including a new e-mail system. NHL 2005 also delivers all the action of the World Cup of Hockey with International Teams and venues from North America and Europe.